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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage's next Transformers Legends game event has been revealed. Following on from the recent Fatal Furies event we have a Beast Hunters themed event called Unleash the Beast. Shockwave has been tampering with CNA and cloning experiments again and has unleashed the Terrorcons, threats to Autobot and Decepticon alike. Event cards for the episode include Razorclaw and Divebomb, and boss cards are tipped to be Rippersnapper, Blight, Twinstrike, and Hun-Gurrr - four out of five components of the Beast Hunters incarnation of Abominus.

Please note that this event has not yet been officially added to Mobage's website or Facebook and details - such as the event dates - are still subject to change.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Next Event Unleash The Beasts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday 15 May. Coming next week is Transformers Regeneration One #91 along with a reprint of the Transformers Fall of Cybertron one-shot and a trade paperback collection of the Transformers Prime Rage of the Dinobots miniseries! The full text of the solicits can be viewed after the break.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 15 May @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Speaking of rare items being shared with the fandom this day, 2005 Boards member Monzo has shared with us some rare pictures of Aaron Archer's napkin of revelation - a napkin upon which he wrote down the first ideas of what would go on to become Transformers Cybertron. Check this out to see the genesis of a Transformers line - the idea from which all else follows. You can see on this ideas that made the final cut of the series - such as the four planets and their themes, the idea of splitting into teams to tackle each world, and the general quest revolving around awakening Primus. You can also see concepts that did not make the final cut, such as a reference to the "Apocalypse" planet, the Matrix forming some kind of armor, and a transforming Vector Sigma apparently having something to do with Primus / Cybertron's core.

Original Source: Aaron Archer's Napkin of Revelation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Collider has posted an interview with Hasbro Studios Vice President Mike Vogel. In this interview Vogel talks about the excitement and challenges of realising all of Hasbro's many properties as TV series as well as some of the lessons to be learned going forward. There is a bit on Transformers Prime season 3's production in this interview as well as the vibe that we will be seeing more movie styled productions going forward, since comic book movies are "the thing" right now.

There are also two interesting teases in there. The first is a promise of something exciting at SDCC, and the second is that there may have been talk about doing a Kre-O show:

I think that does sound really interesting, and I can neither confirm or deny that there’s a presentation somewhere that shows exactly how we would do that, and that it would be super fun and exciting. But, I can say that it’s really funny.

Check out the full interview here.

Original Source: Hasbro Studios Mike Vogel Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something rare and cool for you - by way of this eBay auction, we can share with you some images of a Transformers toy that never made it to general retail. Dark of the Moon Soundblaster was a redeco of Soundwave, initially intended for a seventh wave of Deluxe Class toys along with a Generation 1 styled Wheeljack, a redeco of Bumblebee and a Generation 1 themed Ratchet redeco. The series was dropped from a US release to an Asia exclusive wave, but never even saw that limited release. Until this auction, all we saw of Soundblaster were those initial promotional images. Check them out for a rare look at a toy that never got a release.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Unreleased Soundblaster In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW's latest digital-first Transformers comic has also been released today. Transformers Monstrosity #6 has been released on Comixology. In this issue, Jetfire and the Autobots are confronted by horrifying creatures from deep below Cybertron - fueled by a terrifying new form of energon!

Check out a brief preview attached to this post, or head on over to Comixology to buy the latest installment!

Original Source: Transformers Monstrosity #6 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some more new Transformers toys have made it to US retail, and this time out it's a new release in the Kre-O line! Micro Changers Wave 2 has hit the US. Wave 2 was spotted in a Target in Tucson, AZ by 2005 Boards member Gen. Magnus and adds Acid Wing, Arcee, Blight, Hardshell, Bulkhead, Groove, Hoist, Lugnut, Perceptor, Powerglide, Scourge and a Vehicon to the mix! Happy hunting, Kre-O fans!

Original Source: Kre-O Micro Changers Wave 2 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some more new Transformers toys have made it to US retail, and this time out it's a new release in the Kre-O line! Micro Changers Wave 2 has hit the US. Wave 2 was spotted in a Target in Tucson, AZ by 2005 Boards member Gen. Magnus and adds Acid Wing, Arcee, Blight, Hardshell, Bulkhead, Groove, Hoist, Lugnut, Perceptor, Powerglide, Scourge and a Vehicon to the mix! Happy hunting, Kre-O fans!


UPDATE: 2005 Board member Plowking has been kind enough to share with us the identification codes for this wave of Kreon Micro Changers. The Numbers below are the last two digits of the numbers on the back of each blind pack:


66 - bulkhead
67 - hardshell
68 - blight
69 - arcee
70 - acidwing
71 - vehicon
72 - scourge
73 - powerglide
74 - perceptor
75 - lugnut
76 - hoist
77 - groove

Original Source: Kre-O Micro Changers Wave 2 Released at US Retail and Identification Codes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Keith's Fantasy Club has revealed a pair of new releases. Their fourth mold, confusingly labelled as "CST-02" is Ironpaw, an unlicensed Steeljaw. Ironpaw will be made in two versions the same as Rhinohorn - a Generation 1 inspired "Justice" version and a Shattered Glass inspired "Evil" version.

Check out preorders at our sponsors:

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Original Source: KFC Ironpaw Unlicensed Steeljaw Justice and Evil Versions @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: New Transformers Generations and Beast Hunter Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor RobotKingdom has updated their preorder page for Unique Toys next unofficial Predacon figure, War Rhino. This time, in full color! Take a moment and check out this new take on their version of the evil Predacon Headstrong. Shown here are robot mode, rhino mode and his leg mode for the combined form of War Lord Beasticon!

Click on the title bar to see all of the new images.

Original Source: Unique Toys UT-W02 War Rhino Colored Prototype @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is one for our readers in Serbia. The Serbian Transformers Fans Club will be holding their third annual gathering at the Sumice Sports Center, 125/A Ustanicka Street, Belgrade, Serbia. The event is set to run from 10am to 8pm, with many dioramas and customs on display by Serbian and Croation Radicons as well as a display of almost a thousand toys from all across Transformers 30 year history.

Find out more by visiting the TransFans Serbia Expo on Facebook! Be sure to chime in and share your photos of the event in the discussion thread in our conventions forum by hitting the discuss link below.

Original Source: TransFans Serbia Expo May 11-12 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up, some convention news for our fellow fans in Germany! C.O.N.S. V has been announced and will be taking place on July 21, 2013 at Haus Seerose, Steeger Str. 38 in 41334 Nettetal-Lobberich. Events planned for the one-day event include trivia contests, art, customs and cosplay contests and a great list of dealers in the dealer room. Find out more and pre-register for the event at the C.O.N.S. V website!

Original Source: C.O.N.S. V Germany's Transformers Convention @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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ArtTek has unveiled another item in their line of accessories. This accessory is the ArtTek Art of War Sonic Rifle, modeled on the rifle wielded by the Autobot Blaster. Its scale is slightly larger than the more conservative version with Fall of Cybertron Blaster. Like the other ArtTek accessories it will be available in regular and metallic versions.

Original Source: ArtTek Sonic Rifle Fall of Cybertron Blaster Gun @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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News now from Auto Assembly in England. Today they have announced their next guest, Transformers artist and writer extraordinaire Nick Roche! Nick Roche with James Roberts wrote the acclaimed Last Stand of the Wreckers miniseries, along with his more recent work Spotlight Megatron. Together with fellow IDW guests James Roberts and Andrew Griffith he will be taking part in a special panel on Sunday 11 August.

Auto Assembly 2013 is taking place on 9 - 11 August 2013 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham, England. Find out more and pre-register for this year's convention at the Auto Assembly 2013 homepage!

Original Source: Nick Roche to attend Auto Assembly 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has released some new official images of Generations Titan Class Metroplex. These images show a non-photoshopped Metroplex in all his gigantic glory, showcasing his robot and city modes as well as showing a final version of Scamper, who still sports a red head but now has a painted blue visor. The images also helpfully show Metroplex against his target demographic for scale. Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Generations Metroplex New Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has announced two more guests who will be attending Botcon 2013 in San Diego. Joining artist's alley are Dan Khanna and Jean-Paul Bove! Jean-Paul you may know as the colorist of Transformers Regeneration 1, although among the many other credits to his name, he is writing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Dan Khanna is another artist whose work you are sure to be familiar with. Over the past decade he has worked on many box art pieces for Hasbro as well as doing work for Fun Publications, IDW, Dreamwave, Hard Hero and Titan. More recently he has been working as a penciller for the excellent artwork featured in Mobage's Transformers Legends game.

Dan and Jean-Paul will be joining the other Transformers artist talent in the Botcon artist's alley this year including Ken Christiansen, cover artist for IDW's Transformers Prime series; Cally Karishokka, master plushie maker with no known weaknesses; Josh Burcham, colorist for IDW, Dreawave, and this year's Botcon comic; Robby Musso, artist for IDW and Fun Publications; Matt Frank, artist for Transformers Spotlight Trailcutter and the Fun Publications story Beast Wars Shattered Glass; Teyowisonte Thomas Deer, freelance colorist for IDW and Fun Publications; Casey Coller, artist for IDW; and Livio Ramondelli, artist for IDW's Transformers Autocracy, Monstrosity and more. Check out the full line up of talent on the Botcon Artist Alley page!

BotCon 2013 will be held on June 27 - 30 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, California. Pre-registration is currently open for this year's event - click here to find out more and pre-register today!

Original Source: Jean-Paul Bove and Dan Khanna to attend Botcon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Facebook page has posted official images of two upcoming releases from Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Wave 4. The two new figures in this assortment are both Autobots - they are a redeco of Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime and Huffer. The Optimus Prime is a green version of the Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime from Wave 1, who has traded up his missile launcher for a shield. Huffer is a straight up redeco of Trailcutter, and looks rather eye-catching in his traditional orange and blue style.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime Redeco and Huffer Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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eHobby provides an news update on their site that certainly falls in line with their current relationship with Fun Publications by offering this year's Botcon exclusive sets for sale. eHobby will be taking preorders for their Botcon 2013 sets on May 13, 2013.

This news also comes from an email sent to eHobby customers in Japan. In this email, they mention that they will also be selling limited numbers of "TFCC exclusives", which most likely means the subscription service figures (though this isn't confirmed). The preorder price for the boxed set on the eHobby page is 54,500 yen, which converts to around $538 USD.

Also notable is a mock-up of the set's package artwork. Whether or not this is the finalized version of the box still remains to be seen. However, it's certainly enough of a glimpse to get fans to anticipate this release a bit more!

Original Source: eHobby Offers Botcon 2013 Termination Boxed Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors Robot Kingdom has dropped us a line about new preorders and arrivals at their site. Check out a summary of the hot items below, and read on to check out the entire newsletter.


Unique Toys War Lord - UT-W04 Violence.
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Hasbro Transformers PRIME Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus.
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Hasbro Transformers ACG-CON HK Exclusive Fall of Cybertron Metroplex.
Pre-order, available in September 2013. US$179.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Metroplex.
Pre-order, available in August 2013. US$129.9/pcs

Takara Transformers Fall of Cybertron TG-23 Metroplex.
Pre-order, available on 28th September 2013. US$169.9/pcs

Excellent Toys CR-M01.
Pre-order, available in July 2013. US$79.9/pcs

Transformers iGear MW-01C (Mini Warriors-01) Spray Chrome.
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Hasbro Transformers Generations Deluxe 2013 W3 set of 4.
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[Dr Wu] DW-P13 Dr Evil.
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1239 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has updated Transformers.com with the second round of voting for their Thrilling 30 Fan Built Bot Poll. In round one, fans could vote on the appearance of the fan's choice character - their colorscheme, weapons, alternate mode and so on. Now with round two there are four more choices, focusing mainly on backstory - gender, Cybertronian city of origin, special abilities and most importantly, the name! Yes, by casting your vote in this poll, you can have a part in naming a new Transformer!

Click here to visit Transformers.com and cast your vote! You may vote daily, so visit often to vote for your pick of what you would like to see Hasbro make!

Original Source: Transformers Thrilling 30 Fan Built Bot Poll Round 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More news from the 3rd Party Unofficial Predaking figure camp! Mastermind Creations updated their Facebook page showing off the fifth member of their Feral Cons project, R-06 Tigris! We get to see this unofficial Rampage figure in an upainted prototype state. The photos display the figure in all three molds and shows off the poseability of the figure. But, that's not all! Immediately following that Facebook post, Mastermind added one more photo. A fully combined unpainted prototype of Feral Rex himself!

No preorder date for R-06 Tigris is listed, but we'll keep you updated when they become available. In the meantime, click the title bar to feast your eyes on the King!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Reveals Feral Rex and Tigris Prototypes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A quick update - those of you who have been following the Transformers Legends Mobile game from Mobage will no doubt be aware by now that the Beast Hunters branded "Unleash the Beast" event has officially kicked off! If you are playing be sure to join in and face off against the might of the Terrorcons Twinstrike, Blight, Rippersnapper and Hun-Gurr! Also check out this cool banner depicting the four Terrorcons, courtesy of the official Transformers Facebook page!

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Unleash the Beast Event Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of their Weibo Unique Toys has unveiled their next Beasticon, Violence the War Panther, a not-Rampage. These new images show Violence in all three of his modes, looking a little less like a modified Generation 1 toy than the earlier Beasticon releases.

And, as you might have gathered, the Beasticons have now acquired "real" names. While War Hawk is still just "War Hawk", War Bison is now known as Savage Bull and War Rhino is Ironhead.

With this Unique Toys has revealed prototype of all five of their Beasticons - sound off with your thoughts in the discussion thread linked below!

Original Source: Unique Toys Violence the War Panther Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next episode of Transformers Prime Season 3, Beast Hunters, has been revealed. The episode is titled "Thirst" and will be airing on 7 June 2013! Fans will be pleased to know that the synopsis directly hints at a plot-thread left hanging to be tied up and a loose end from an earlier episode to be resolved - highlight the blacked out text below to view the synopsis in all its spoiler-ish glory.

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Season 3 episode 8 Thirst
Knock Out and Starscream experiment with synthetic lead and threaten to take over the Deceptacon ship and unleash an old enemy.

News originally posted at Zap2it.

Be sure to tune into the Hub from next Friday, 17 May for all-new episodes of Transformers Prime!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Season 3 Episode 8 Thirst @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.